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Meditation In Nature

Resources 

RESOURCES
 

Provided below is a list of supportive, professional and helpful resources for whatever you are struggling with.

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Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 
Call or text 988 | chat via 988lifeline.org
24/7 confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises. 
Crisis Text Line 
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 support via text message with trained crisis counselors.
NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
https://namiillinois.org
Education, peer support groups, advocacy, and local chapters across Illinois for individuals and families navigating mental health changes. 

 
 

Basic Needs & Community Support 

Greater Chicago Food Depository 
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food
Find local food pantries and meal programs by zip code.


Catholic Charities of Chicago 

https://www.catholiccharities.net
Housing assistance, financial help, case management, and family services (open to all faiths).


Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)
https://www.thecha.org
Public housing, vouchers, and affordable housing resources.

Neuropsychological & Psychological Testing 

 

Compass Health Center 
https://compasshealthcenter.net
Offers testing, assessment, and higher levels of outpatient mental health care for children, teens, and adults. 





 

Domestic Violence & Safety

The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence
https://the-network.org
Information, safety planning, and connections to local DV programs and shelters in Chicago.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-279-SAFE (7233) | https://thehotline.org/
24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and connections to local DV programs and shelters in Chicago.

Sarah’s Inn (Oak Park/West Suburbs)
https://sarahsinn.org
Counseling, advocacy, and shelter services for survivors of domestic violence. 


Center on Halsted
https://www.centeronhalsted.org
Community programs, support groups, mental health referrals, and resources for LGBTQ+ individual families.

The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth (24/7 phone, text, chat).

Substance Use Support

Gateway Foundation 
https://gatewayfoundation.org/
Substance use treatment programs across Illinois (outpatient and residential).

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org
Addiction treatment, education, and recovery resources. 

Low-cost Therapy Options

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective 
https://openpathcollective.org
Affordable therapy sessions ($30-$60) with licensed clinicians.

Psychology Today Therapist Directory 
https://www.psychologytoday.com
Searchable directory by insurance, specialty, and location. 



 



 

LGBTQ+ Support

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